Tag Archives: mental health

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrea Dickerson

Frontline Psych With Doc Bender: Why Cognitive Fatigue Matters

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Erin Wittkop

Have you ever been a turret gunner and had trouble staying vigilant on a long convoy? Ever been at the range all day and your shooting actually got worse by the end of the day? Have you found yourself stuck …
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Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday | Tagged Air Force, Army, behavioral health, fatigue, health, Marine Corps, mental health, National Guard, Navy, psychology, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. National Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S.. Army, United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States National Guard, United States Navy, Warrior Care, wellness | Leave a comment

U.S. Army Pvt. Drew Lancop, left, discusses an upcoming convoy with Maj. Edward Dowgin, the executive officer of 117th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2012. Dowgin recently completed a study indicating informal discussions between first line leaders and soldiers with the rank of specialist or below contribute to a decrease in early behavioral or mental health-related re-deployments. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Erick Studenicka

Drive On: 45th Sustainment Brigade Gets Big Mileage Out of Behavioral Health Initiatives

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Erin Wittkop

One of the largest sustainment brigades in Afghanistan is getting a lot of mileage out of simple behavioral health initiatives implemented for its motor transport operators. With the incorporation of the initiatives, the 45th Sustainment Brigade has reduced its average …
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Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday, Rotator | Tagged 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii), 45th Sustainment Brigade, Afghanistan, Army, behavioral health, Kandahar, Kandahar Air Field, mental health, Mental Health Awareness, U.S.. Army, United States Army | Leave a comment

Secretary Of The Army Talks Suicide Prevention

Posted on September 17, 2012 by jtozer

September marks Suicide Prevention Month across the U.S. Army. In this video, Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks about the prevention of suicides. Video provided by DMA Army YouTube Channel ———- Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute …
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Posted in DoD News, Suicide Prevention | Tagged combating suicide, Defense, deployment, Depression, DMA Army, DoD, families, getting help, helping soldiers, leaders discuss suicide in the military, mental health, military, Prevention, prevention suicide, Secretary of the Army John McHugh, service members, soldiers, suicide, suicide attempts in the military, Suicide Prevention, Suicide Prevention Month, U.S.. Army, video | Leave a comment

Message For The Army Family

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jtozer

Families are such an integral part to the military community. Whether it’s mothers, fathers, spouses, loved ones or children, the family is a source of strength and support to the service members. U.S. Army Chief of Staff, General Raymond Odierno delivers a …
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday | Tagged Army family, children, Defense, deployment, DMA Army, DoD, families, family, General Raymond Odierno, loved ones, mental health, message from leadership to families, military, military community, service members, soldiers, spouses, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, U.S.. Army, video | Leave a comment

Standing Stalwart

Posted on September 9, 2012 by jtozer

If you notice something. If you hear some words that give you pause. If you’re worried about the welfare of your veteran. You can do something about it. This video illustrates the power of loved ones, and how important they …
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